Google

Staff Software Engineer, Data and Model Insights and Infrastructure

Google$207K — $300K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of software development experience.
  • 5 years of experience launching software products, with 3 years in software design and architecture.
  • 5 years working with Speech/audio technology or ML fields like reinforcement learning.
  • 5 years in ML design and infrastructure (deployment, evaluation, debugging).
  • Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of complex ML pipelines and distributed systems for scalability and reliability.
  • Drive adoption of advanced AI/ML techniques from prototype to production.
  • Set high standards for code quality, testing, and deployment; conduct architectural reviews.
  • Mentor engineers at all levels and represent the team in technical discussions across the organization.
  • Collaborate with researchers to implement models and align technical roadmaps with user needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Generous paid time off and work-life balance programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products, and 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: Speech/audio (e.g., technology duplicating and responding to the human voice), reinforcement learning (e.g., sequential decision making), ML infrastructure, or specialization in another ML field.
  • 5 years of experience with ML design and ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning).
  • Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • 2 years of experience with technical innovation in data governance or related fields.
  • Experience with machine learning and privacy data handling.


Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and architecture of highly complex ML pipelines and distributed systems, ensuring they meet long-term scalability and reliability goals.
  • Drive the adoption of next-generation AI/ML techniques to solve ambiguous, high-impact business problems, moving from conceptual prototypes to global production.
  • Set the "gold standard" for code quality, testing, and deployment within the team, performing deep-dive architectural reviews and optimizing system performance.
  • Mentor executive and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth, and represent the team in high-level technical discussions across the broader organization.
  • Partner with researchers to operationalize models and work with product stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with user needs.


Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $207000 - $300000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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